18th Annual Arizona Highways Online Photo Contest
Photograph by Jeff Kida
TAKE YOUR BEST SHOT
Every month, we showcase some of the most talented photographers in the world. Now it's your turn to join the ranks. Enter your favorite photo in the 2026 Arizona Highways Photography Contest.
Grand Prize
All expense 3-night stay at any ranch in the True Ranch Collection
All finalist photographs will be published online and in our September 2026 issue.
Please view OFFICIAL RULES before submitting entries.
Our contest is open to amateur and professional photographers. All photos must be made in Arizona and fit into the category of Landscape, Wildlife or Macro (close-up).
GALLERY
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Photo by Shelby Hamblin
Superstition Mountains under a stormy sky
Location: Lost Dutchman State Park
Photo by Shelby Hamblin
A Western Screech Owl perched in a dead saguaro
Location: Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area, Cave Creek
Photo by Shelby Hamblin
A California Condor dances across the beams of the Navajo Bridge
Location: Navajo Bridge, Lees Ferry
Photo by Shelby Hamblin
A sleepy javelina gets up from a nap on trail
Location: Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve
Photo by Shelby Hamblin
A coyote catches a rabbit for breakfast among saguaros
Location: Lost Dutchman State Park
Photo by Shelby Hamblin
A curve billed thrasher in a spiny hiding place
Location: Lost Dutchman State Park
Photo by Shelby Hamblin
Aging saguaro cactus standing tall in the desert sun
Location: Lost Dutchman State Park
Photo by Shelby Hamblin
Cactus wren perched upon its namesake
Location: Lost Dutchman State Park
Photo by Shelby Hamblin
White-nosed coati walking toward the camera
Location: Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area
Photo by Shelby Hamblin
Acorn woodpecker stocking up for winter
Location: Coronado National Forest, Safford
Photo by Mark Koster
"I'm Ready for My Closeup...Mister Koster"
The Most Handsome Mister Belted Kingfisher on the island at Chaparral Lake Thursday Morning
Location: Chaparral Lake, Scottsdale
Photo by Stephanie Dyer
Taking flight from its perch, the Osprey leaves the tree to patrol the Colorado River once more.
Location: Lake Martinez in Yuma